Classic Meatloaf Recipe
A moist, tender meatloaf packed with flavor and topped with a sweet-tangy glaze. This American classic is easy, hearty, and family-approved.
Equipment
- - 9×5-inch loaf pan or baking sheet
- Mixing bowls
- - Meat thermometer
- - Silicone basting brush
- - Parchment paper (optional)
Ingredients
- **Meatloaf**
- - 2 lbs ground beef 80–85% lean
- - 1 medium onion finely chopped
- - 2 large eggs
- - ¾ cup milk
- - ¾ cup breadcrumbs preferably Panko
- - 3 cloves garlic minced
- - ¼ cup ketchup
- - 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- - 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- - 1½ tsp salt
- - ½ tsp black pepper
- - ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- **Glaze**
- - ½ cup ketchup
- - 2 tbsp brown sugar
- - 1 tsp white vinegar
- - ½ tsp garlic powder
- - ¼ tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line loaf pan or sheet pan with parchment or foil.
- In a large bowl, mix meatloaf ingredients until just combined.
- Form into loaf and place in prepared pan.
- Mix glaze ingredients and brush half over loaf.
- Bake for 45 minutes. Add remaining glaze and bake 15–30 more minutes, until internal temp reaches 160°F.
- Rest 10–15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use parchment for easy removal
- Swap breadcrumbs with almond flour for keto version
- Great as leftovers or in sandwiches
- Swap breadcrumbs with almond flour for keto version
- Great as leftovers or in sandwiches